CBDT Chairman: Taxpayers base and ITRs rose for FY 2022



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The number of income tax returns filed in the fiscal year 2022 saw a notable increase compared to the previous year, rising from 6.9 crore to 7.14 crore. This growth in the taxpayer base and filings, including revised returns, is seen as an indicator of economic growth. The CBDT Chairman also highlighted increased tax collection and the positive impact of Digital India initiatives and taxpayer awareness programmes.

The number of income tax returns has increased in FY22 over the previous fiscal, Central Board of Direct Taxes Chairman Sangeeta Singh said on Saturday. Talking to PTI, Ms Singh said the number of income tax returns last fiscal was 7.14 crore against 6.9 crore in the preceding financial year, showing a clear growth. There is an increase in the base of taxpayers and the filing of revised returns, she added. The Board is witnessing an increase in tax collection, which usually happens if t
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For FY22, 7.14 crore income tax returns were filed, an increase from the 6.9 crore filed in the preceding financial year.

The increase in the taxpayer base and the filing of returns suggests an upward trend in the country's economic growth.

Increased tax payments are attributed to the Digital India initiative, a shift towards digital payments during COVID-19, and enhanced taxpayer awareness through outreach programmes.

For FY22, the tax collection exceeded ₹14 lakh crore, which is considered a good figure compared to FY20.

An Updated Return allows taxpayers to file a revised return if additional information comes to light after the initial filing, provided they have paid their taxes.




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